$Gate AB in Fig. 3-5(a) is 4 ft wide and is hinged at A. Gage G reads -2.17 psi, and oil of specific gravity 0.750 is in the right-hand tank. What horizontal force must be applied at B for equilibrium of gate AB? G Air T IWS 5.01' A Water 18' 3.30' 4' A Oil 15,000 lb 3370 lb 6' EB F (a) (b)

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Q³Gate AB in Fig. 3-5(a) is 4 ft wide and is hinged at A. Gage G reads -2.17 psi, and oil of
specific gravity 0.750 is in the right-hand tank. What horizontal force must be applied at B for
equilibrium of gate AB?
)G
Air
| 4,
Ay
T
-IWS
5.01'
A
A
Water
18'
3.30'
4'
Oil
15,000 lb
3370 lb
6'
EB
B
F
C
(a)
(b)
Fig. 3-5
Transcribed Image Text:Q³Gate AB in Fig. 3-5(a) is 4 ft wide and is hinged at A. Gage G reads -2.17 psi, and oil of specific gravity 0.750 is in the right-hand tank. What horizontal force must be applied at B for equilibrium of gate AB? )G Air | 4, Ay T -IWS 5.01' A A Water 18' 3.30' 4' Oil 15,000 lb 3370 lb 6' EB B F C (a) (b) Fig. 3-5
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